Judge's 'brave ruling' could have lasting implications for victims of medical malpractice

Decision on post-trial motion could have huge implications

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“We allow the juries to consider life versus death in criminal cases by the ultimate finding by a jury, and yet we’ve got the Legislature determining the caps in other civil actions,” Senior Judge George Shahood said in making his ruling.

STUART — A judge’s ruling on a post-trial motion in a case in which a Circuit Court jury in Martin County awarded a Port St. Lucie woman $2.9 million could have far-reaching implications.